personal property
noun
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels
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any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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The women, ages 24 and 20, were arraigned Wednesday on one count each of grand theft of personal property, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
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Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The fund — which will offer $2,000 grants to those in need of help with emergency relocation costs and/or help replacing personal property — has been established via a $250,000 donation from the foundation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Homeowners can borrow up to $500,000 to fix or replace their primary residences, while homeowners and renters can borrow up to $100,000 to replace personal property.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Officers received a 911 call from an office employee at Ledyard Congregational Church, located at 722 Colonel Ledyard Highway, around 8:52 a.m. on Monday reporting she had been assaulted and personal property was taken from her by a unknown male, according to the Ledyard Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The fund — which will offer $2,000 grants to those in need of help with emergency relocation costs and/or help replacing personal property — has been established via a $250,000 donation from the foundation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Homeowners can borrow up to $500,000 to fix or replace their primary residences, while homeowners and renters can borrow up to $100,000 to replace personal property.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Officers received a 911 call from an office employee at Ledyard Congregational Church, located at 722 Colonel Ledyard Highway, around 8:52 a.m. on Monday reporting she had been assaulted and personal property was taken from her by a unknown male, according to the Ledyard Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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